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...Select. 3 Press or until you see the menu item you want , and then press Select. Introducing the printer menus • Language • Color Intensity • Maintenance • Reduce/Enlarge Timeout • Copy Source Type • Set Defaults • Power Saver Timeout • Copy Source ...Size • Factory Defaults • Copy Count Timeout • Mono Collate • Poster • Ink Levels • Clone Selecting a language for the display 1 Apply an overlay to the operator panel, if desired. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press or ...
...Select. 3 Press or until you see the menu item you want , and then press Select. Introducing the printer menus • Language • Color Intensity • Maintenance • Reduce/Enlarge Timeout • Copy Source Type • Set Defaults • Power Saver Timeout • Copy Source ...Size • Factory Defaults • Copy Count Timeout • Mono Collate • Poster • Ink Levels • Clone Selecting a language for the display 1 Apply an overlay to the operator panel, if desired. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press or ...
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...Cartridges • Self Test Copy Count Timeout • 2 min • OFF Reduce/Enlarge Timeout • 2 min • OFF www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics 7 Copy Source Type • Photo • Text • Line Drawing • Mixed Set Defaults Makes the current settings the default....the factory default settings. Power Saver Timeout • Immediate • 10 min • 30 min • 60 min Ink Levels • Black • Color Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Poster Prints an image on multiple pages. Language • English • French •...
...Cartridges • Self Test Copy Count Timeout • 2 min • OFF Reduce/Enlarge Timeout • 2 min • OFF www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics 7 Copy Source Type • Photo • Text • Line Drawing • Mixed Set Defaults Makes the current settings the default....the factory default settings. Power Saver Timeout • Immediate • 10 min • 30 min • 60 min Ink Levels • Black • Color Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Poster Prints an image on multiple pages. Language • English • French •...
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www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Click this tab: Cartridges Windows 2000 Click this tab: Status Basics 11 When you want to : • Monitor the status of your print job. • Cancel your ink levels. • Install or replace cartridges. • Clean the nozzles. • Print a test page. • Align cartridges for best quality. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Lexmark Web site. When you want to : • View your print job.
www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Click this tab: Cartridges Windows 2000 Click this tab: Status Basics 11 When you want to : • Monitor the status of your print job. • Cancel your ink levels. • Install or replace cartridges. • Clean the nozzles. • Print a test page. • Align cartridges for best quality. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Lexmark Web site. When you want to : • View your print job.
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www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Click this tab: Cartridges Options Basics 12 When you want to: • View your ink levels. • Align cartridges for best quality. • Clean the nozzles. • Print a test page. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Lexmark Web site. • Control how and when the Control Program displays. • Disable the printer shortcut.
www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Click this tab: Cartridges Options Basics 12 When you want to: • View your ink levels. • Align cartridges for best quality. • Clean the nozzles. • Print a test page. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Lexmark Web site. • Control how and when the Control Program displays. • Disable the printer shortcut.
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... the print cartridges in the printer may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of ink, leave the empty cartridge in an air-tight container. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of refilled cartridges. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to...
... the print cartridges in the printer may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of ink, leave the empty cartridge in an air-tight container. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of refilled cartridges. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to...
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For help, see page 20. • Clean the nozzles. For help , see page 75. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 For help , see page 36. • Test the cartridge alignment. Characters are not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical, straight lines in tables... Photo or Max Photo Quality from the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties, Printing Preferences, or the Scan & Copy Control Program. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the document is clean. 1 Dampen a clean lint-free cloth. 2 Gently wipe the glass scanner bed. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting...
For help, see page 20. • Clean the nozzles. For help , see page 75. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 For help , see page 36. • Test the cartridge alignment. Characters are not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical, straight lines in tables... Photo or Max Photo Quality from the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties, Printing Preferences, or the Scan & Copy Control Program. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the document is clean. 1 Dampen a clean lint-free cloth. 2 Gently wipe the glass scanner bed. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting...
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...(intermittent printing) • Make sure Enable Buffer Mode is straight and unwrinkled. • You select the appropriate Quality for the paper type. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 For help , see page 36. For help , see page 75. For help , see page 10. • Select Photo or Max Photo ...Control Program. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 73 Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • You select the correct paper type and size in Printer Properties, Printing Preferences, or in the Scan...
...(intermittent printing) • Make sure Enable Buffer Mode is straight and unwrinkled. • You select the appropriate Quality for the paper type. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 For help , see page 36. For help , see page 75. For help , see page 10. • Select Photo or Max Photo ...Control Program. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 73 Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • You select the correct paper type and size in Printer Properties, Printing Preferences, or in the Scan...
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...8226; Use a different color setting. • Select Printer Properties or Printing Preferences Document/Quality Natural Color For help, see page 36. • Use a different brand of or low on the Cartridges tab of the Printing Control Program. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 An ink cartridge may be out... of paper. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. Use these minimum settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35...
...8226; Use a different color setting. • Select Printer Properties or Printing Preferences Document/Quality Natural Color For help, see page 36. • Use a different brand of or low on the Cartridges tab of the Printing Control Program. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 An ink cartridge may be out... of paper. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. Use these minimum settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35...
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... after running the test three times, wipe the cartridge nozzles. To wipe the cartridge nozzles and contacts: 1 Remove the cartridge from the printer. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 77 If the bottom lines have breaks, run the test up to two more times looking for... nozzle area. For help , see the next section. If the quality of both lines is not satisfactory after cleaning the nozzles, there may be dried ink on the cartridge nozzles or the cartridge contacts. Warning: Wipe the nozzles in one direction so the...
... after running the test three times, wipe the cartridge nozzles. To wipe the cartridge nozzles and contacts: 1 Remove the cartridge from the printer. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 77 If the bottom lines have breaks, run the test up to two more times looking for... nozzle area. For help , see the next section. If the quality of both lines is not satisfactory after cleaning the nozzles, there may be dried ink on the cartridge nozzles or the cartridge contacts. Warning: Wipe the nozzles in one direction so the...
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... another section of clean, lint-free cloth with the same section of cloth. 5 To dissolve dried ink, hold the damp cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Warning: Do not wipe the nozzles and contacts with water and gently wipe the gold contact area. For... help, see page 75. Gently blot and wipe dry. Reinstall the cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. Let the gold-colored areas dry before you...
... another section of clean, lint-free cloth with the same section of cloth. 5 To dissolve dried ink, hold the damp cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Warning: Do not wipe the nozzles and contacts with water and gently wipe the gold contact area. For... help, see page 75. Gently blot and wipe dry. Reinstall the cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. Let the gold-colored areas dry before you...
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.... 3 Press the Power button to turn the printer off. 2 Pull firmly on , and then send your document to remove it is running out of ink. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 80 • You have the correct Paper Type and Size selected in Printer Properties or Printing Preference... the paper because it . For help replacing the cartridge, see page 17. Error messages Paper Jam message Remove the paper from the printer. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 If the paper is lodged too far into the printer a Open the cartridge door and pull the paper out.
.... 3 Press the Power button to turn the printer off. 2 Pull firmly on , and then send your document to remove it is running out of ink. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 80 • You have the correct Paper Type and Size selected in Printer Properties or Printing Preference... the paper because it . For help replacing the cartridge, see page 17. Error messages Paper Jam message Remove the paper from the printer. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 If the paper is lodged too far into the printer a Open the cartridge door and pull the paper out.
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...size paper loading setting recommendations E electronic emission notices ENERGY STAR envelopes loading problems setting recommendations error messages Ink Low Paper Jam Paper Out Scanner Connection European Community Directives Conformity F Federal Communications Commission compliance information ...printing I index cards loading setting recommendations Industry Canada Compliance Statement Ink Low message installing cartridges instructions copying printing scanning intermittent printing Internet printing Web Smoothing iron-on transfers loading setting recommendations www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83
...size paper loading setting recommendations E electronic emission notices ENERGY STAR envelopes loading problems setting recommendations error messages Ink Low Paper Jam Paper Out Scanner Connection European Community Directives Conformity F Federal Communications Commission compliance information ...printing I index cards loading setting recommendations Industry Canada Compliance Statement Ink Low message installing cartridges instructions copying printing scanning intermittent printing Internet printing Web Smoothing iron-on transfers loading setting recommendations www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83
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... photo cards photo paper postcards specialty paper transparencies M margins minimum settings menus using messages, error Ink Low Paper Jam Paper Out Index 95 Scanner Connection N notices electronic emission ENERGY STAR European Community...color cartridge USB cable photo cards loading setting recommendations photo paper loading problems setting recommendations postcards loading setting recommendations poster assembling printing print quality banding different colors smudged too dark troubleshooting wavy lines print settings customizing printing instructions posters www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83
... photo cards photo paper postcards specialty paper transparencies M margins minimum settings menus using messages, error Ink Low Paper Jam Paper Out Index 95 Scanner Connection N notices electronic emission ENERGY STAR European Community...color cartridge USB cable photo cards loading setting recommendations photo paper loading problems setting recommendations postcards loading setting recommendations poster assembling printing print quality banding different colors smudged too dark troubleshooting wavy lines print settings customizing printing instructions posters www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83